Meiden Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Meiden" is used as verb with the meaning of "to avoid", "to elude" or "to shun".

Essential properties of "meiden"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: meiden
  • Simple past: mied
  • Participle: gemieden

See full conjugation of meiden

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Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.

Meanings of "meiden" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To avoid or elude"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er versucht, Konflikte zu meiden.He tries to avoid conflicts.
  2. Sie hat die Innenstadt gemieden, um den Stau zu vermeiden.She avoided the city center to prevent traffic jams.
  3. Er meidet seinen Nachbarn, weil sie sich gestritten haben.He avoids his neighbor because they had an argument.

2.) "To abstain from or avoid for personal/moral reasons"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er meidet Alkohol aus gesundheitlichen Gründen.He avoids alcohol for health reasons.
  2. Sie meidet den Kontakt mit Menschen, die sie nicht mag.She avoids contact with people she doesn't like.
  3. Er meidet es, über persönliche Themen zu sprechen.He avoids talking about personal topics.
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